Alko sees summer sales drop in June by 10%

Alcohol sales at state-owned retailer Alko fell by 10 percent in June compared to the same month last year. The decrease followed changes in Finland’s alcohol law and growing competition from supermarkets. Sales of wine dropped by 12.5 percent, spirits by …

President approves Finland´s withdrawal from landmine ban treaty

President Alexander Stubb on Friday approved Finland´s withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel mines. “At today’s (Friday´s) presidential session, I decided on Finland’s withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel …

Finland Pulls Out of Ottawa Mine Ban Pact

Finnish President Alexander Stubb approved the country’s withdrawal from the Ottawa Treaty that bans the use of anti-personnel landmines, citing a “deteriorated security situation.” Finland’s decision will take effect six months after it officially …

Work permit applications drop, more foreign graduates stay in Finland

The number of work-based residence permit applications in Finland has fallen by 25 percent in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year, according to the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri). At the same time, applications from foreign …

Finland’s The Hotel Maria to rebrand under Waldorf Astoria

Hilton has signed a management agreement with M&L Group to rebrand The Hotel Maria in Helsinki as Waldorf Astoria Helsinki. Located in the historic Kruununhaka district, the hotel will become the first Waldorf Astoria property in Finland and the brand’ …

Finland unveils forest growth plan to meet climate goals

HELSINKI, July 4 (Xinhua) -- Finland has unveiled a wide-ranging plan to boost forest growth and restore the carbon sink capacity of its woodlands, in a bid to meet national climate targets and strengthen long-term forest resilience, the Ministry of …

Finland stabbing suspect says chose victims randomly: police

Finland stabbing suspect says chose victims randomly: police HELSINKI, July 4, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - The suspect in a stabbing attack that wounded four near a Finnish shopping centre this week said he chose his victims randomly and believed he was being …

Mahindra Holidays acquires Finland's property firm for ₹2.35 crore via subsidiary

Senior officer fined for assaulting handcuffed 15-year-old

A senior constable has been fined by the Pirkanmaa District Court for assaulting a 15-year-old boy while on duty in the town of Nokia, near Tampere. The court ruled on 3 July that the officer committed assault and breached his official duties during an …

Teen sentenced for running €370,000 drug ring from Helsinki home

A 17-year-old schoolboy from Helsinki has been sentenced to seven and a half years in prison for operating a drug network worth over €370,000. The court found that the boy, based in the Ullanlinna district, acted as a central figure in receiving and …